ABOUT US

We’re recent LSE graduates who spent years uncovering the real London on a student budget. We quickly learned a secret: the best parts of this city shouldn't be reserved for people with deep pockets.

At Thomas Tours, we’ve traded our textbooks for city maps to share those secrets with you. We don't do big, expensive buses. Instead, we keep it authentic; walking the historic streets and using the iconic red buses and Tube to get you around just like a local.

We use the same "budget-science" we used as students to build customised, geographically smart itineraries. We’ll guide you through the famous landmarks, but we’ll also lead you to our favourite tastiest (and cheapest!) local eateries that most tourists walk right past.

More than just a tour, this is a graduate-led initiative. Every penny you spend goes directly to your guide, a talented graduate currently building their career in London.

Whether you’re a family or a group of friends, we promise a day that is personal, unforgettable, and most importantly, affordable.

Let’s explore our city, your way.

Our Services

Affordable Customized London Day Tours For Family and Friends

Guided Tours

Join us for lively walks through London’s iconic landmarks

Custom Itineraries

Personalized plans that fit your pace and interests

One-to-one online meetings with the client prior booking

Pre-Booking Meetings

Mentorship sessions for first-time students in London

Discounted Student Mentorship

From The Founder's Desk

"I understand the financial plight of graduates like myself who struggle to find formal employment in London. I’ve seen financial constraints force some of my friends to leave the city, while others worked in exploitative part-time jobs, often without so much as a smile in return, to get by.

Standing in the same place, I took a step back and asked myself whether there was something I truly loved doing part-time. I realised it was showing people around this great city. I remembered how much I enjoyed giving London tours to nine different groups of friends and family over the past few years.

Thomas Tours is a small effort to offer dignity and financial support to graduates like myself. Every penny you spend goes directly to the graduate guiding you. You get a personal, thoughtful tour, and you help a graduate earn fairly while building a future in this city."

Jame Thomas Mathew
LSE Batch of 2025